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Does platelet rich plasma injections to ligaments cause scar tissue or new connective tissue?
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Both: Injecting platelet rich plasma is supposed to amplify the response of the repair cells by supplying growth factors to the area of injection. It's a good theory, but evidence of other than short term changes is lacking.
Answered 3/29/2014
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